Witchful Thinking : The Wise Woman's Handbook for Creating a Charmed Life

"Talking the archetype of the wise-woman and various themes from the modern witchcraft revival, Zoë Howe lifts them to a refreshing guide for a magical life. Encouraging us to forge our own way guided by intuition, imagination, heritage, and preferences, this is both personal magical primer and an enchanting self-blossoming guide. There are spells and tips and simple positive practices that may change our lives with insights and observations and what the author calls 'witchful thinking.' We are led to consider our own extramundane connections and become aligned with them, to benefit ourselves and the wider community, letting magic flow into the real world of here and now."--Caroline Wise, international presenter on the goddess, folklore, and Mythic London and coeditor of The Secret Lore of London

"Witchful Thinking is here to inform and inspire: let the Rock-n-Roll witch take you on a magical tour through the practices that can make your life sparkle. With methods based on her own experiences, Howe invites in other practitioners to offer expert advice, too. Turn up the music and make some magic."--Dr. Kate Laity, author of White Rabbit

"Zoë Howe is the wise and seasoned guide I wish I had at the beginning of my magical journeys. Witchful Thinking feels like sitting at the table with Zoe, enjoying a cup of tea, as she warmly shares practical, accessible and powerful methods for creating a mindful and enchanted life. Written with more than a bit of wit and genuinely solid life advice, this book is a sweet gift from a truly witchy heart."--Amy Hale, PhD, anthropologist, folklorist, and author of Ithell Colquhoun

"Packed full of smart, practical tips and techniques for living your best, most empowered life, Witchful Thinking is the equivalent of a powerful magical toolkit. The author's kind, warm tone makes this book very accessible; reading it is like speaking with a fun friend...Whether you are a novice or an adept, let Witchful Thinking lead you toward a more magical life. Highly recommended."--Judika Illes, author of the Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

"Zoe Howe has created an engaging new work of witchery for the modern era, studding it with gems from her personal magical experiences, British folklore, and her family's own traditions. Zoe's warm personality comes through the page as she welcomes everyone to join her on the journey of the Wise Woman...We agree with Zoe: let's all bring more "witchful thinking" into our lives!"-- Sue Terry & Erzebet Barthold, Directors, Magickal Women Conference

"The author presents us with a plethora of information and guidance drawn from our wonderful eclectic journey that is Witchcraft, with a little history and personal experience thrown into the mix for good measure. A practical and useful guide for those wishing to embark on working and living a magical life in today's modern age."--Rachel Patterson, witch and author of Curative Magic and The Kitchen Witchcraft series

"This book provides a very thorough coverage of magic from timing to tools to approach to ethics to experiences to workings and more, all while being as easy and comfortable to read as if chatting with a friend. This is the type of book where you make a mental note to come back to this great part and that great nugget of wisdom and then realize you will be rereading the book many times, taking notes, and using it as reference because it is just THAT informative, wise, and truly magical."--Lady Jayne's Bewitchery
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Zoe Howe is an internationally published author, artist, musician, and solitary witch based in East Anglia, UK. She has had thirteen books published, including her bestselling biography of rock's own witchy woman: Stevie Nicks (Visions, Dreams and Rumours). Howe is a regular host on the award-winning UK station Soho Radio with her popular show The Rock 'n' Roll Witch, and she has also appeared on UK TV and radio outlets including the BBC and Sky Arts. Her work has been acclaimed by publications, including The Guardian, The Sunday Express, Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone, and elsewhere. She is currently the Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Jane Claire Bradley is an award-winning author, therapist, and educator. She is focused on empowering people to explore, restore, and turbo-boost their creativity, magic, and mental health
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